Fireproof (Coleman Hell song)

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"Fireproof"
Fireproof Coleman Hell.jpg
Single by Coleman Hell
from the album Summerland
ReleasedApril 29, 2016
Genre
Length2:51
Label
Songwriters
  • Coleman Hell
  • Robert Benvegnu
Producers
  • Coleman Hell
  • La+ch
Coleman Hell singles chronology
"2 Heads"
(2015)
"Fireproof"
(2016)
"Devotion"
(2016)
Music video
"Fireproof" on YouTube

"Fireproof" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter and musician Coleman Hell. It was released on April 29, 2016, as the second single from his debut studio album, Summerland. The song was a commercial success in Canada, peaking at number 30 on the Canadian Hot 100, as well as reaching the top ten on the Canada CHR/Top 40 Airplay chart. It was certified 2× Platinum by Music Canada in February 2018.

Contents

Background and release

Following the success of his breakthrough single "2 Heads", Coleman Hell signed with Columbia Records and announced that a new single would be released sometime in February 2016, in support of his forthcoming debut studio album, scheduled for release later on in the year. [1] In April 2016, Hell revealed "Fireproof" as the next single, released on April 29. [2]

Composition

"Fireproof" was written and produced by Coleman Hell and La+ch, with additional writing from Robert Benvegnu. [3] Musically, the song is described as a blend of EDM with roots and folk, incorporating finger-picked banjo and a harmonica, backed by electronic beats. [4]

Music video

The music video for "Fireproof" was released on September 8, 2016, and was directed by Peter Huang. [5]

Personnel

Credits for "Fireproof" adapted from album's liner notes. [3]

Charts

Certifications

Certifications and sales for "Fireproof"
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada) [12] 2× Platinum160,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. "Coleman Hell comes 'full circle' returns to hometown after major musical breakthrough". TB News Watch. Dougall Media. December 26, 2015. Retrieved October 4, 2025.
  2. "Coleman Hell new single Fireproof drops this Friday". TB News Watch. Dougall Media. April 27, 2016. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  3. 1 2 Summerland (Booklet). Coleman Hell. 604. 2016. 2539610222.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  4. Gregory Adams (June 1, 2016). "Coleman Hell 'Fireproof' (lyric video)". Exclaim! . Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  5. Mad Ruk Entertainment (October 10, 2016). "Coleman Hell 'Fireproof' (Peter Huang, dir.)". Video Static. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  6. "Coleman Hell Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
  7. "Coleman Hell Chart History (Canada AC)". Billboard . Archived from the original on December 22, 2019. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  8. "Coleman Hell Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard . Archived from the original on December 22, 2019. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  9. "Coleman Hell Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard . Archived from the original on December 22, 2019. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  10. "Coleman Hell Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard . Archived from the original on December 22, 2019. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  11. "Canadian Hot 100 Year End 2016". Billboard . Retrieved December 9, 2016.
  12. "Canadian single certifications – Coleman Hell – Fireproof". Music Canada . Retrieved October 6, 2025.